Welcome back to another HackerNoon Startups of the Week! If you’re not already in the loop, each week, the team at HackerNoon showcases a list of startups from our Startups of The Year database. All these startups have been nominated as one of the best in their respective category or region.
This week, we’re pleased to bring you Linguado, Antix Interactive, and eEPIC Events.
Meet Startups of the Week
Linguado
Linguado is a free mobile app that allows users to instantly link with native speakers of the language they desire, by proximity or worldwide. Described as a ‘social version’ of Duolingo, the app encourages language learners to connect with others for language learning, accent reduction, tips for travel, cultural exchange or business.
Located in Miami, Florida, this startup won HackerNoon’s Startup of the Year award for their region, and was in the Top 10 startups in the Edtech and E-learning categories. Linguado was also a nominee in the Saas category. Congratulations to Linguado!
Antix Interactive
Antix is an artificial intelligence company that develops hyper-realistic Digital Twins and Digital Humans capable of providing personalized experiences that resonate with ones’ customers. It also gives businesses the ability to test new ideas quickly and efficiently.
In over 20 successful projects with global leaders like Warner Brothers, Porsche, and Tencent, Antix has helped brands boost engagement and drive measurable business results.
Located in New Castle, Delaware, this startup won HackerNoon’s Startup of The Year award for their region, and was in the Top 3 in the Generative AI and Machine Learning categories. Congratulations to Antix!
eEPIC Events
eEPIC is a provider of event planning solutions which bring together a vast network of event professionals, services, and venues to streamline the planning process. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or special celebration, eEPIC empowers individuals to take control of their event journey.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, this startup won HackerNoon’s Startup of the Year award for their region, and was nominated in the Messaging & Communications, IT Services, and Blogging categories. Congratulations to eEPIC!
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